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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.11, 3,346.35 and 1,120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.11, 3,346.35 and 1,120.79 is: 1,680.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.11 : 3,346.35 = 1,120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.11/3,346.35 = 1,120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.11x = 3,346.35 × 1,120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.11x = 3,750,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,538.88/2,232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.27

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